Agricultural Support Expert

We are looking for two short-term international experts to support agricultural SMEs in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. You will deliver trainings, provide technical guidance, and help build local capacities using the SME Loop methodology.

Key Responsibilities

• Align training materials with the SME Loop methodology
• Organize and schedule training sessions
• Adapt and deliver curricula for local agricultural contexts (Training of Trainers – ToT)
• Use interactive methods to engage participants
• Track attendance and gather feedback from trainees
• Prepare reports on training outcomes

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, Economics, or Agricultural Economics
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in agriculture or agribusiness support
• Expert 1: 4 years in Market Access & Linkages
• Expert 2: 4 years in Product Processing, Packaging, and Quality Assurance
• International Exposure: 5 years outside the Middle East
• Regional Experience: 3 years in development cooperation in the region
• Strong communication, facilitation, and reporting skills
• Fluent in English (C2)

Please send the following in English to:  recruitment-iq@hrf.co.uk

• CV. (please mention in your CV or cover letter: titles, objectives, description, and duration of at least 2 similar projects that you were responsible for).
• Covering Letter indicating earliest date of availability.
• Details of 2 references.

Please put’ Agricultural Support Expert’ in the email subject line. Note that due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date.